Re: Pros and Cons of Graphite Shafts?

A clubfitter I often speak with says the accuracy difference has little to do with innate differences in the materials. He argues that because of the lighter weight and the extra 1/2 inch used for graphite shafts golfers who are used to steel tend to get quick with graphite and this is what accounts for the accuracy lost by using graphite. He does believe most golfers are best served by saving the money and getting steel since the heavier shaft and shorter length lead to more center hits, which usually, offsets most of the distance gain from longer lighter shafts.

Re: Pros and Cons of Graphite Shafts?

For me graphite = no tendinitis. My SS is higher than average, and I don't think it hurts me for accuracy. I think getting fit to graphite is harder than steel. With steel you can always count on a DGS300 playing like the other 300s you've played (hopefully) but with stock graphite there isn't that kind of "known" shaft, unless you go aftermarket, which will cost you a ton.

Speaking of aftermarket graphite iron shafts, I almost bought a set of used Nickent irons that had been made up with Proforce 65 graphite shafts (with the blue and yellow graphics). I hit the irons great, but I just couldn't stand to look down at the club. I can live the bright paint on a wood (kinda) but on irons it was really nauseating.

Re: Pros and Cons of Graphite Shafts?

Re: Pros and Cons of Graphite Shafts?

Originally Posted by drewdown

Graphite iron shafts are for seniors.

75% of the seniors I've played with lately have posted way better scores than I. Bad....bad....jokers. Glad I limited my losses by only betting with one of them....and it was a low cost game of Hawk....wound up being a cheap golf lesson for me.

I love seeing seniors play well and enjoy the game. It sure builds my confidence as I grow older.

Re: Pros and Cons of Graphite Shafts?

I'm a beginner golfer (3 months) and switched from steel shafts to graphite (regular flex) just this past week. I noticed from my 4 hybrid to the 9-iron I was able to hit ten yards further.

I was hitting well with the steel shafted irons and hybrids before, but noticed after hitting 100 balls at the range that my wrists would be sore. After trying the graphite-shafted irons yesterday I found I was hitting further and my wrists are fine today.

Based on my slow swing speed (around 80mph) I should have tried graphite shafts to begin with. But when I hunted online for my first set of clubs I bought the cheapest starter set that seemed decent (Top Flite), and every club except for the driver had steel shafts. I should have gone to a pro shop and went through a proper fitting, but, live and learn.